The Sun. — London, England, 1864-09-29 00:00:00

Nilt. ALFRED MELLON'S CONCERTS EVERY EVENING, at Fight ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA HOUSE, COVENT GARDEN LAST NIGHT BUT EIGHT. CLASSICAL NIGHT. First Performance of a Grand Operate Selection from Meyerbeer's L'ETOILE DU NORD. Vocalists —Mdlle. C. Patti, Mr. Lewis Thomas, and Mr. G. Perren ; Soloi ts — Md lle. Krebs, Mr. Levy, and Signor 1 ottesini. The new Burlesque Quadrille, " Paul-y-Toole-y - tec hnic." Orchestra and Bands of the Grenadier and Coldstream Guards (150 performers). Conductor--Mr. ALFRED MELLON. P rom enade, Amphitheatre Stalls , and Amphitheatre, One Shill , ng ; Dress Circle, 2s. Ed. ; Private Boxes, £1 ls. and 10s. 6d. Mr. Alfred Mel'on's Benefit will take pla - e on Saturday, Oct 8, on which Evening his Concer.s positively terminate. THEATRE ROYAL. DRURY- LANE.- Manrtzerp, Messrs. E. Falconer and F. B. Chatterton. THIS EVENING, AN APRIL FOOL. Mr. R. Roxby, Mr. 4,1-. Pelmore ; Miss Hadspeth. Atter which, the First Part of ShakeTere's Play of HENiktY TILE 100Cilt.T 1 I. Mr Phelps ; Messrs Creswiek, Walter Lacy, R. Roxby, G. Belmore, H. Marston, ,tc.; Mbis Helen Howard, Miss Arabella Smyth, and Mrs. C. Meici le. To conclude with the Farce of BEAUTY OR THE BEAST. si r . G. Belmorc and Miss Helen Howard. Commence at Seven. T HEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET , - Lessee. Mr. Buckstone. THIS EVENING, lIACCHUS AND ARIADNE. After which, at half-past 7, O'Keefe's revived Comic Opera of TILE CASTLE OF ANDALUSIA. Messrs. Weiss, Buc4stone, Chippendale, Compton, Rogers , Farren, Matthi son, &c, ; Die sdames Weiss, Keeley, Griffith, ik7.. To be followed by FRIEND WAGGon LES. Horatio Waggles (his original character), Mr. Compt . Concluding with A KISS IN THE DARK. To commence at 7. ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.- Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining. 'CMS EVENING, BORN TO GOOD LUCK. I addy O'Hallerty, Mr. Dominick Murray. Alter which, THE STREETS OF LONDON. Messrs. Vining, J. W. Bay, D. Fi her. D. Murray, J. Nelson, H. Forrester. H. Mellon ; Mrs. Henry Marston, Miss Emma Barnett, and Miss F..nny Gwynne. en NEW THEATRE-R0 YAL, ADELPHL— Sole Proprietor and Manager. Mr. B. `T, ebster. Will OPEN for the WINTER SEASON on MONDAY, Oct. 3, with great and attractive novelty. First appearance of Mr. JOHN COLLINS, who has obtained such celebrity in America as an Irish Vocalist and representation of Irish Character, for whom will be produced the celebrated Comic Drama of THE IRISH AM BAS'i ADOR and the screaming Irish Farce of TEDDY THE TILER. MONDAY, Oct. 3, and during the week, the performance will commence with the celebrated comic Drama of GOOD F, iR NOTHING. Mr. J. Clarke, Mr. Billington, and Mrs. Alfred Mellon (Miss Woolgar). After which will be produced, for the first time at this theatre, the popular comic Drama of THE IRISH AMBAS SADOR. Sir Patrick 0' Plenipo (with songs', Mr. John Collins, support d by Meters. Billington, Stephenson; 3liss enrie.ta z...,imms and Mrs. Billing - ton. With the screaming Irish Farce of TEDDY THE TILER. Teddy (with songs), Mr. John Collins. Commence at 7. • In rehearsal, for immediate production, a new and original Drama, in three acts, in which will be introduced some mar vellous effects invented and pat ented by Mr. H. N. King. Various other novelties are in preparation. R OYAL ST. JAMES'S THEA,TRE Manager, Mr. Benjamin Webster. EJILNEN r TALENT AND COMEDY. Last 3 Nights of the Burlesque. This popular Theatre is now Open for the Winter Season. lIIS EVENING (tor the 16th timel Mr. Arthur Sketchly's 101 y-successful and original Comedy of HOW WILL 0.1 4 31 C GET OUT OF IT. After which, F. C. Burnand's lianghable Travestie of FAUST AND MARGUERITE. To conclude with LINDE tt THE ROSE. Those cele brated artists Mr. and Mrs. Char es Mathews are re-engaged. Mr-. Stirling, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Matthews, Mr. F. Robin son, Mr. Ashley, Mr. J. Clark, Mr. Chamberlain, Mr. John stone, Mr. IL Montague, Miss Cotter el , Miss Fanny Joseph', Miss Patti Josephs, &c. Sic. Scenic Artists, Mr. Gates and his pupil. Acting Manager, Mr. J. Kinloch. Musical Con ductor, Mr. Wallenstiene. Stage Director, Mr. F. Webster. ROYAL STRAND THEATRE. Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. Swanborough. 1' Rl3 EVENING, SHORT AND SWEET. Messrs. Du nne and James ; Mesdames Carson and Johnstone. Followed by, at Eight, MILKY WHITE. Messrs. Craven, Stoyle, James ; Mesdames Swanbor.ugh and Mande s. After which, the great Buil:wine, THE MILLER AND HIS MEN. Messrs. Fenton, James, and Thorne; Mesdames Swanborough, Simpson. Johnstone, Hughes, and Carson. MOSES AND SON E• respectfully call attention to their large and well assorted stock of JUVENILE CLOTHING. The newest tanrics are combned with the latest and most fashionable designs, and the best workmanship. E. 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If Well screened and delivered within five miles of their De pots, Westbourne Park-road, W., and 17, South Wharf, Paddington, W., and Maiden-lane, N. Best Coke lss. per chaldron. Terms cash. JOHN SCOTT, Sole Agent. YIHE THIRD EDITION OF "THE SUN," Containing the Latest SPORTING INTELLIGENCE, can be had Every Evening of 0. R. GLENIE, NEWS AGENT, No. 4, Connaught-terrace, ilyde-park. THE LATEST EDITION of "THE SUN' lib:N - t2n111.81.1 s , soon as published every Evening by S Newspaper Agent, 2i, Old Cavendish street, W. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. THIS DAY.—Morning, lh. 12m.—Afternoon, lh. 30m. ra-xor.aow.-'Morning, lh. 50.n.—Afternoon, 2h. Om, et, " F )"%,./ LONDON, THURSDAY, SEPT. 29, 1864. The last intelligence that reaches us relative to the arrangements of the peace negotiations are far from satisfactory. It would seem as if it was the intention of the G )vercment of this country to flvcur to the utmost the c lose of the oppressors, and though making faint protests against their leo roads at the outset, at last coming virtually round to their views, and aeually assisting to inaugurate their policy. it is said that Earl CLARENDON has intimated to Count ItECHBERG that the sooner the negotiation s are arranged the better, and that the Duke of AuCI:MITENBITRO should soon be inaugurated in his ruk — adding that he would be recognised by England. This is most extraordinary, and nothing can j notify. such a step. It I. an extreme measure for our Ministers to take to sanction such a course as that taken by the German Powers in the war just concluded, and it is setting an exam p l e to other States that will be most prejudicial. It is of no use to put forward the excuse that nothing we can do DOW will arrest the progress of events or stay pro. oeedinge in the line marked out by Prussia, but the fact of one nation being resolutely bent upon wrong-doing can never excuse or justify another from agreeing to its course. Such an explanation will not suffice; and if England recognises the Duke of AUGUSTENBURG, it will be a very great disgrace to all 'concerned immediately or remotely in the transaction. It is a sad state of things that our policy has been so mismanaged that nothing open could be done in this matter of Schleswig Holstein, but it is scandalous that, when a cruel war is over, we are to side with the spoiler and devastator, and thus present to the world the appearance of having been all along on the wrong side. It is extraordi nary to realise the way in which statesmen and diplomatists explain away such departures from the right course; but they who look calmly and dis passionately at public affairs, must see how false is the doctrine upon which our present foreign policy is formed. In the end we shall have been quies• cent when we should have acted decidedly and promptly, and then we shall have mixed ourselves up very unnecessarily in negotiation and arrange ments, in which we have really no part, and from which we had far better keep ourselves aloof. As it must be pretty apparent by this time to the slowest comprehension, that the voice of the English Government has no influence whatever in the councils of the Ger man States, it would be more decent to keep out of transactions that cannot possibly reflect any credit upon any one engaged in them. Such a course will be far more dignified, and produce a better effect than if we pursue the meddle and muddle policy which Earl RUSSELL so much afftcts, and which he seems resolved to carry out to the utter most. It is always a sorry spectacle to behold the triumph of might against right, but there can be no need whatever to add to the bitterness of regret that is occasioned by these so-called peace negotia tions, the conviction that the name of England is brought into discredit and disrepute, and that the usurper of other's rights is to be recognised by those who secretly disapprove of his tactics. It is often said that good comes out of evil, though the process is not always easily discernible; but already our wise men are tracing substantia; benefits to a period of great and prolonged distress, The address delivered by Mr. CHADWICK on the recent Lancashire distress, as president of the Economy and Trade Department of the Social Science Congress shows very clearly that in consequence of the temporary depression of trade both employers and employed are likely to profit. Mr CHADWICK'S address, although somewha weighty in character, contained a good deal o: useful information. He has naturally seen a good deal of the internal affairs of the cotton districts, and he asserts as a positive fact that the great im provements which have taken place of late years in our manufactures have been mainly due to succes- sive periods of agricultural distress, The late Mr KENNEDY, whom Mr CHADWICK styles the father of the cotton manufacture, used to hold it as an axiom that no great strides were ever made except on 00 threadbare profits." This is easily compreben Bible, since the temporary profits do not in most instances represent the capital of the manufacturer, who, finding the trade at a dead level, with little return for his outlay, ponders how he may best en large his sphere of action or improve his machinery, so as to cheapen the cost of production and stimu late trade. When, on the other hand, the profits are large the manufacturers, generally speaking, think it better to " let well alone," and do not trouble themselves about going out of the ordinary track. Manufacturing distress, too, pro- motes foreign consumption, for the millowner, not liking to keep unsaleable goods on hand, often sends them out as a speculation to some new quar ter,' and thus widens the area of commerce. ID view of these various possibilities and probabilities, Mr CHADWICK considers the late distress to be very likely beneficial to the manufacturers, and cer tainly advantageous by opening up new sources of supply. Mr CHADWICK, indeed, goes so far as to say that it would have been well for England it every pound of the Confederate store of cotton had been burnt, so that exertion might not be checked and enterprise damped by , the uncertainty felt as to the English market being again supplied.byAmeri can cotton before the newer and naturally more ex pensive fields had obtained any return for the money invested in them. Coming to the condition of the labouring classes, Mr. CHADWICK observed very clearly how the distress had benefitted them by calling attention to the very defective sanitary arrangements of the districts, the wretched state of their homes, &c., and by giving the time and money necessary for a thorough and lasting reform. Under ordinary conditions, according to well esta blished facts, premature death is the rule and not the exception among factory workers, while hall their children die before they have completed their sixth year. Besides the improvements needed in larger matters which are beyond their own control, it is to be hoped that the great scarcity will induce the people to cultivate greater habits of prudence and thrift. The amount of savings on hand was not at all commensurate with the former high rate of wager, and much of the im provident outlay which is common among this class, Mr CHADWICK sets down to ignorance. He pleads strongly in favour of the extension of the half time system of education and physical training. The great drawbacks to the means of the working classes he considers to be the credit system, intone perance, and want of thrift. Besides these, the retail system is costly and unsatisfactory, and a surprising difference is perceptible in the prices of food and other necessaries obtained on the co-operative system. A reduction of 20 per cent. is made on some articles, such as flour, of which the cost of retail distribution is heavy. An inci dental confirmation of the excellence of this plan is obtained from the experience of some manufacturers who have during the distress fed their own. work people. The food supplied was of course bought for cash at wholesale prices, and as a sample of the difference between this mode of purchase and the ordinary small retail and credit system we may mention that the prime cost of the 41b. loaf was 4d. at the time when the working classes were charged Md. and TV. for it. We need scarcely add that the wholesale loaf was of very much better qua. lity than the retail at nearly twice its cost. Other articles of food were on the same scale, eo that a working man got three meals a day for an average of 7id. The estimated difference is that a given sum will produce one day and a-half's subtistence at a retail shop on credit ; two days on ready money; and three days on ready money at whole sale prices ; so that the working class would get just twice as much for their money on the co-opera. tive store system. They have also great difficul ties to contend against from their ignorance. In some places 75 per cent. of the workpeople were unable to read, and not knowing w h a o s w ted to b make e a single calculation , t heir wa g es credit system and other means because they do not see their own loss. The women, again, are very ignorant of the ordinary duty of sewing, and are, therefore, unable to make the most of the family clothes. In this respect, the sew in, classes held during the late famine will have bee . highly bene ficial. We must remember in extenuation of this ignorance, how early the children a.e put to work, THE SUN, LO DON, THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 29, 1864. so that it is doubly incumbent on the Legislature to make due provision for their education. Mr. CHADWICK's address touched upon other points of interest, and went far to convince his hearers that the interests of master and workmen were by no means conflicting, but that what was for the good of one really tended to the benefit and advantage of the other. At the dinner of the Agricultural Association for West Bucks, the subject of labourers' cottages was mentioned. This question has, of late, en. grossed much attention, and deservedly so, for the well-being of those concerned is intimately con. netted with having proper habitations to begin with, and also in keeping them as clean and re spectable as possible. It seems very bard that in places where the air around is pure, the evil effects of bad drainage, and the pernicious system of over crowding, that so much prevails, should cause as serious discomfort and injurious effects as in the most crowded and close precincts of a city. It is time that some come forward to do their utmost in checking such a glaring evil, and by pointing out the means of remedy confer a great and lasting benefit upon the community- A letter was read from Mr DISRAELI regretting his inability to attend, but offering a prize of five guineas for the possessor of the neatest and best kept cottage. If this idea can be carried out it will doubtless prove of great service in the course of time, and conduce to the furtherance of the end in view. A spirit of emulation will spring up, which will be calculated to have the best effect upon those concerned. Eve❑ those who fail will have had the advantage conferred upon them of some attempts at neatness, and the habits thus engendered cannot fail to prove *o great a source of comfort that in all probability the good work may take a lasting root in the generas management of the inmates. Proprietors of estate and landlords cannot do a wiser thing than to take an active interest in the arrangements and maintenance of the cottages on their estates. An indifference on the part of the chief persons in a place often engenders sloth and idleness on the side of the inferiors, and gradually a state of things is brought about:that reflects great disgrace upon the neighbourhood. It is evident that some places must be devised for improvement in this respect, and there will be another benefit conferred if the practice is made general, of offering prizes for the best kept cottages. The careless and negligent lancrords will be kept more up to the mark in the performance of their duties, for as general attention will be directed to the management of cottages, any very serious deficiencies will be found out, and the owner will be exposed in a manner that he will not like. The cases that came under notice the other day concerning the disgraceful state of some dwellings on the estate of a gentleman,:are, it is to be feared, by no means isolated ones, and therefore it seems that some inducements must be held out to further the good work that all well-wishers to their country must have at heart, namely, to improve the condi tion of the dwellings of the labouring classes. No community can flourish long where such vital sub- jects are left in a state that is unsuited for health and morals, and any attempt to ameliorate them should be welcomed. Cruikshauk's Comic Almanac. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) FRANCE. PARIS, SEPT. 29. M. Vaitry has been appointed Minister Presi- dent of the Council of State, replacing M. Ron land, who has been appointed:Senator and Governor of the Bank of France. An Imperial decree has been issued declaring the herring and mackerel fishery henceforward free, and suppressing the regulations hitherto in force respecting it. The Moniteur of this morning says :—" It is announced that the Emperor and Empress of Russia will probably gu to Nice towards the middle of October, where the Empress thinks of passing the winter." The Itlonne:4r also states that the Oetroi guess Lion does not engage the attention of the Govern ment at present. According to the official returns published in the .3foniteur by the Ministry of Agriculture, Commerce, and Public Works, the total receipts of the French railways for the six months ending 30th June were 243,539,684 f., showing an increase of 15,372,423 f. over those of the same period in 1863. The total length of the lines woeked on the 30th of June last was 12,357 kilometres, against 11,419 on the same day in the previous year. A great name of the Empire has just become extinct. The Duchess Decres died last week at her Chateau of Rimancourt (Haute Marne) bequeath ing 135,000 f. for charitable works in the country. The deceased, who was the daughter of M. de Saint Joseph, Mayor of Marseilles, a Baron under Napoleon and previously ennobled by Louis XVI., and Rose Clary, first married General de Saligy, who was created Duke de San Germano by Murat. She had among her mother's sisters the wife of Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain, and the wife of Bernadotte, King of Sweden. The sister of the Duchess married the Duke d'Albufera, and her brother is General of Division of the Reserve. rho Duchess de San Germano had only one daugh ter, who was the first wife of the Duke de Dalmatia, son of Marshal Soult. In 1813 the deceased mar ried Duke Decres, Ministerfof Marine and Vice- Admiral. _ _ • BOURSE, Sept. 28.—The market has been heavy, and the little business done shows a slight decline. Threes, for the Account, are now at 65fr. 85c. Mobilier are navariod at 1,012 fr. 50c. Railway Market dull, with only slight variation in prices. The market closed as follows : 41 per Cents. 92 60 00. end month 3 per Cents Do. end month 65 80 Credit Mobilier...:loo3 75 Do, end month 1003 75 Bank Shares 340) Credit Fonder 1220 Roman Italian Loan 67 30 Do, end month 67 30 Ditto Threes .. Nev 111.exicaa bot RUSS:3II -- _ Austrian Spanish Threes 49 H.orau Debt Deferred BaLLTOI I4 . Cash. Account. Ofloans..c ..... -.. .. 88 0 -- .. 888 75 Northern Lyons and Mediterranean 915 .. 916 25 Southern .. 628 75 .. 630 Western Eastern Sardinian .. 347 50 .. 347 50 Austrian Lombard - North of Spain Saragossa 475 .. 477 k Ditto to Barcelona - M. Nadar's Giant Balloon. M. Nadir, the celebrated aeronaut and photo. grapher, Las taken advantage of the Brussels September fetes to hazard a third attempt in his " GeAnt" balloon. The occasion was well chosen, (or the multitudes present gave an unpreeedentec eclat to the event. "To see the gigantic monster of the air," says the Independance Beige, " bound proudly upwards towards the celestial vault was for every one a business, a pre-occupation. The excitement was universal; and through the crowd which yesterday overflowed the streets in an agi tated and anxious stile there ran a kind ofcontagious fever, which warmed the coldest and moved the most apathetic." From an early hour an immense concourse of people flocked towards the Schaerbeck Gate. At eleven o'cicck the approaches to the barriers in certain streets Were iEcumbered with masses. At one o'clock those who were curious to be present at the preparations for the ascent took their places in the enclosure reserved for them. At three o'clock the long line of boulevards from the Observatory to the Entre pot on the one side, and the vast Rue Royale from the Church of St. Mary to the park on the other, presented a sea of heads. (here was a crowd at the windows, a crowd on the roofs, a crowd everywhere. At four o'clock the King, the Duke and Duchess of Brabant, and children, as well as the Count of Flanders, arrived upcn the scene, followed by a numerous suite. They took their places upon an elevated platform raised at the corner of the Botanical Garden and the Boule vard, the acclamations of the thousands as sembled, and the Branbanconne played by the band of the Pompiers greeting their appearance. Shortly after his arrival the King sent for M. Nadar, who was represented by the burgomaster. His Majesty received the aeronaut, author, and photographist very graciously ; he conversed with him some time, and then introduced him to the Duchess of Brabant. Before leaving the presence of royalty M. Nader presented the King and the Duke and Duchess of Brabant with three copies of the book, " The Memoirs of the Geant.." His Majesty, says the independence, " appeared touched by this act of homage. The crowd shared in this simple, honourable, and affable scene, and hearty cheers greeted Nader as he descended the steps." It was now time for the balloon to take its depar- ture. Already the materiel of the expedition had been stored away in the car—water, provisions, clothing, and scientific instruments, for the voyage was to have a scientific object. Sixty carrier pigeons were also taken on . board, if we may use the term, "rapid messengers, intended to give prompt news of the aerial excursioniste, in case they descended in a eountry unprovided with the telegraph?' M. Nader had also furnished himself and his fellow/voyagers with " arms to protect the balloon in its descent from the bratality of ignorant populations." Several small balloons were sent up for an hour before the grand ascent, to ascere tain the direction of the wind. On their sides had been painted the arms of Belgium, toge ther with the inscription, " 34th Annivere nary of Belgian Independence. Third voyage of the Giant Nader. Brussels, Se p t. 26, 1864," Twelve persons entered the car with M. Nader. But, as the Independance observes, it is not only to e embark, they must get off. Th e Geant, however, over freighted, did not appear disposed to mount. The 260 bags of ballast, the 13 voyagers, their luggege, their provisions, the anchors, and the thick ropes, which constituted an enormous weight, with out including the car and the rigging, kept the balloon riveted to the ground. Nearly all the ballast had to be thrown out, 16 bags only being retained, just what was absolutely necessary. This, however, was not enough, and four excursionists had to abandon the pleasure of the ascent. At half past five the balloon showed si g ns of being suffi ciently lightened, and the cords were cut. "At this solemn moment," says the correspondent of the Belgian journal, "a hundred thousand hearts were beating, a hundred thousand ey es were watchin g the movements of the Geant." The decisive order, " Lachez tous," was given, and t he balloon rose slowly and majestically, amidst the acclamations of the crowd and the m us ic of the Brabang.nnne. It then moved onwards in the direction of Nineve, and disappeared in the western horizon. There were present, we are informed, besides the King, the authorities of Biuisels, as well as its most distin, guished citizens, the monabers of the diplomatic corps, the Minist ers , an d a host of other official dignitaries, balloon descendedmun municipal and tio te n n al t . hesameeven Notwithstand inging the elaborate p repara ti o ns for the voyage, the near Ypres, having encountered a wind which it was feared would carry it down the English Chan , nel oat into the Atlantic. Sir H. Verney, M P., and Mr. Hubbard, M,P, on the Condition of Agriculture. At the annual dinner of the Bucks Agricultural Association at Buckingham yesterday, Sir H. VERNEY said that a few days ago he was in some of the manufacturing and commercial dis• triots of the country, where he heard a great deal respecting the existing prosperity in those districts and the prospect of increasing prosperity. But his visit was not altogether of a satisfactory character ; for he heard that very little sympathy existed be. tween the employers and the employed ; and he could not help contrasting that state of feeling with that which prevailed in many of the parishes in the neighbourhood of Buckingham. (Hear, hear.) When he heard that in Manchester and Liverpool a man in a state of sickness was almost absolutely nes glected by those who had employed him, and who perhaps hardly knew his name, he could not help contrasting that State of things with the practice which existed in his own neighbourhood, where parishes were divided into districts and district visitors were appointed, consisting of farmers wives' and other persons, whose duty it was to relieve such cases of distress as came under their notice. He had been assured in the districts he had recently visited that in the course of a short time there would be a very great press for labour, and no doubt at tempts would be made to seduce the agricultural labourers by offering them higher wages ; but he believed that the agricultural labourers, who were well and kindly treated, would not desert their employers. (Hear, hear.) It was most desir able to endeavour to retain the labourers in the agricultural districts, and that was one reason why great efforts were now making to improve the dwel lings of the peasantry. (Hear, hear.) But that ought to be done quite as much for the sake of the employers of labour as for the sake of the labourers themselves. (Fleas, hear.) He had always been opposed to a system which found considerable favour some years ago—that of getting rid of the peasantry by sending them into distant parts of the county, or advising them to emigrate. (Hear, hear.) There was another subject of considerable import ance, and that was the loss of sewage from the large towns. It had been stated that not less than 90,000,000 of gallons of manure were thrown into the sea every day from the city of London. He sincerely trusted that by the labour of practical men and the experiments of scientific men some mode would be devised of preventing the continu ance of that tremendous waste. When tare rail way systems now in progress were completed, he trusted such a ready and convenient access would be found to London as to insure the transmission of that manure from the metropolis to those districts where its application would be of the greatest pos. sible value. (Loud cheers.) Mr. HUBBARD observed that in the course of the last ten years the chief articles of agricultural pro• duce had increased to an immense extent, not with standing the competition to which this country was subjected. The increase in our imports in value during the last ten years was clearly shown by the following statement 1854. 1803. Animals £1,400,000 .. £2,600,000 Beef Butter 2,17 4 ;000 .. 4,507,000 Cheese 906,000 .. 1,856,000 Pork Bacon and ham 893,000 .. 2,750,000 £6,130,000 £12,514,000 If, in the face of this increased competition the agri culturists have been able to keep their gt ound,to im prove their property, to enlarge their produce, and to improve their prices, it was a wonderful evidence of what English industry, enterprise, and intelli gence would do whenever it had the opportunity. (Hear, hear.)" Although he admitted that the price of grain was excessively low, still he hoped that would be made up by large crops. But what he particularly wished to call attention to was, the improved value of live stock and butter. These were articles in which the English producer might defy competition. The foreigner might bring in pickled pork to any extent, but he could not bring in fresh beef to supply the London market, or such sheep as were exhibited at these annual shows. The price of beef had improved from 43 4d in 1849, to 43 10d in 1854, and to 5s in 1863. The price of mutton had improved from 4s 4d in 1849, to 5s in 1854, and to 5s 6d in 1863, He was quite satisfied that the great grass farms of this country would never lose their value, or their cultivators) a good profit. (Cheers.) These were satisfactory evidences of pro sperity and of the solid basis on which that prospe rity rested. It was impossible to think of prospe rity of the landlord without thinking of the prospe rity of the labouring classes. (Hear, hear.) It had often been said that their interesta were, as they ought to be, identical. It had been said at some of the agricultural meetings, that the notion of the comforts of the labouring classes, the provision of better dwellings and better food, was after all a matter of sentiment, and one which concerned the labourers alone, and not those who employed them. Now he entertained an entirely different opinion. Ia these matters the welfare of the labouring classes was clearly connected with the welfare and prosperity of their employers. A re port had recently been published upon the dietary of the labouring classes, which was full of interest ing and useful informa►ion. Dr Edward Smith having taken a survey of the whole agricultural population of the country, points out the standard minimum of subsistence, not in so:many pounds of beef and mutton, but he says that the labourer ought to have provided for his weekly diet 30,100 grains of carbon and 14,000 grains of nitrogen. Dr Smith pointed out that diet which produced the most carbon and the most nitrogen ',which was necessary to maintain the health of the labouring man. He gives the diet of some of the Yorkshire labourers. At Buck• ston the diet for breakfast and supper is cold meat, cold pie, cold bacon, milk, bread, cheesecakes, and custards ; for dinner, hot meat, broth, hot meat pies, vegetables, fruit pies, bread, milk pudding, beer at discretion. He did not call that a bad diet. (Hear, hear, and laughter.) It was one which gave the men strength to go through their work in a manner fully proportionate to the expenditure on their diet. (Hear, hear.) It was not at all surprising that on such a diet the labourers were in the habit of tak ing an hour's nap after dinner. (Laughter.) Dr Smith remarked that in only three fourths of the labourer' cottages they were provided with milk, and he went on to observe that of all articles of diet none possessed such a sustaining property for women and children, and nothing was more deeply to be lamented than the difficulty experienced by the labouring poor in providing their family with milk. In some parts of Wiltshire the farmers re fused to sell milk to their labourers, and gave it to their pigs. Such a wilful denial of an essential nutriment for women and children he never before heard of. (Hear, hear.) There was only one other remark which he wished to make. It was said on a former occasion that many tenants would be willing to pay their landlords five per cent. for any outlay which they might make in providing im• proved cottages f)r the labourers, and he had re ceived an application of that nature from two of his tenants, with which of course he had no hesitation in complying. (Cheers.) He believed that if that plan was extensively followed - a solution of the difficulty which now existed would be found. (Loud cheers.) ROBBERYAT ETON COLLEGE.— 0 a Tuesday after noon two thieves, who had been seen lurking about Eton during the morning, contrived to enter the dit.ing-room in the residence of the Rev. Francis Edward Durnford, the lower master of the Eton School, and carry away upwards of £3O worth of silver articles, with which they got clear off. The men are well known to the police, and one is supposed to be a returned convict. A LADY LOCKED IN CHURCH.—A lady, a stranger to Christchurch, visited the Priory church for the purpose of taking drawings of various portions of the interior. She, - bid the person in charge of the church, on his showing her the room popularly known as " Oliver Cromwell's Harness Room," not to forget her, and she re• mained there, ho going about his customary duties, on the complet on of which he went home, leaving the lady locked in, having entirely forgotten her. Some alarm was caused as she did not arrive at her lodgings at the usual hour for tea at seven o'clock, and eventually sumo gentlemen volunteered to search for her. The church was thought of, and the lady was found in the before-mentioned room, trying to compose herself to sleep,--Wiltshire Alirryr. Fashions for October. (From Le Follet.) The favourite colours for the season are red and yellow. Hitherto there has been some prejudice against red, but it certainly now reigns triumphant ; and it has one advantage that it is becoming to almost all complexions. _ _ _ The bottom of the skirts cut in festoons are still fashion able. They are made rather short, and below the festoons is a plated bias flounce, which gives width to the skirt, and forms a train. This flounce is usually quite plain. When trimmed, it is with an insertion of lace. The festoons should be edged or trimmed either with plaiting, lace, fringe, &c. Sometimes trimmings are placed from the centre of each festoon a few inches up the skirt, or even to the waist. The wide sash, tied behind, is still worn with both silk and ball dresses. For day or demi•toilette the long and w de black sash is generally preferred, even with a white or light coloured dress. Plaid or stripped taffetas are worn also with black, grey, or violet dresses. The sash to match the dress is equally ala mode. It is fastened in front by a large gold or silver buckle. Organdi dresses, also, have coloured sashes, if the body is not made with long basques d'habit. There are some charming dresses of this kind. The body, entirely separated from the skirts, permits of variety in the toilette ; for, as a change, a cache mire or taffetas veste may be worn, instead of the body like the dress. Cachomire collets continue in favour. We do not speak merely of the original shape, embroidered and trimmed with guipure, but of a very small collet, trimmed with two rows of cachemire braid, rather wide and placed so as to form one wide band. This trimming is put all round, and at the bot tom a black Thibet fringe. The fastening consists of a double ornament of chased silver. This model, made in white, would form a very pretty sortie de bal. Although it is rather too early to speak very decidedly about winter feshion, we can inform our readers that num bers of mantles are being made in armure and gros-grain silk with trimmings of velvet and passomenterie ; and that the paletot make, as formerly, will be much adopted. Upon silk mantles sometimes the trimming is put on so as to imi tate the basque. Wide band of velvet edged with hanging buttons or scalloped. The velvet, after forming revers in the front, is put round the bottom and carried up the seam. White and black Thibet fringe is much used ; when very wide it is placed on the bottom of mantles, or on skirts ; when narrow it is used to trim bodies or vestes. There is a very pretty little fringe suitable for the latter purposes ; it is double, and divided by a very narrow cachemire galor. Embroidered dresses will be much worn next winter, The designs, imitating lace, will be very recherches. Black is always preferable, and should be rich poult de soie—the pattern being in violet, blue, or oven red. The fashion of wearing vestes by no means diminishes; on the contrary—guimpes and waistcoats are quite the order of the day. For the autumn the piqué is often replaced by one of white taffetas, half open down the front, so as to show a jabot of lace. Long sashes of black or white lace are made very wide, and over a muslin or silk dress form an exceedingly pretty finish to a toilette. They are doubly useful, for they can be employed as headdresses also. Amongst the following dresses will be found some great novelties : A dress of white Chamb4ry gauze, with pink spots wide apart. Two little flounces, gauffered and edged at top and bottom with black lace. Between the two flounces is a wide insertion cf lace. The dress has a rounded train. High body, ornamented with insertion. Narrow sleeves, with insertion up the seams and backs of the arms. Wide sash of biack lace, vary long, widening towards the ends, and pointed. The headdress is churning; it consists of a little pouff of pink and red geraniums, attaching a lace catalane resting upon the back hair. Skirt of white silk, striped with pink ; a flounce at the bottom of the skirt, edged with pink. Dress of white linos cut in scallops, edged with pink silk. The dress is drawn up at equal distances all round. Low body. Lace berth°, trimmed with ruches of silk. \Vide band of white and pink striped ribbon. Gold buckle in front. Coiffure; a catalane of blonde mixed with roses. Skirt of black silk, trimmed with a plaited flounce edged, with white, Over this, drawn up, was one of white linos, striped with black. Casaque-habit of black silk, very full, with long skirt. Another very pretty morning dress was of white foulard, with black lozenge shaped spots. Double skirt; the under _ _ one trimmed with a plaited flounce of scarlet taffetas, edged with the white foulard. The over-skirt of the same, open in front, and trimmed with a bans of scarlet cut in scallops, and edged with foulard. The upper-skirt is fastened in front with large buttons, covered with scarlet silk, Wide sash of scarlet silk, tied behind. Many dresses this autumn are made with one 'vide flounce crossways, about a quarter of a yard wide. This has a very good effect, especially in striped materials. In this style was a dress of black silk, with satin stripes, very fine, of a rich violet. The flounce edged with a quilling of violet, The bottom of the skirt, which reached below the flounce was cut in scallops, and edged to match the flounce. Seno• lita jacket, trimmed to match. There is little variation in the shape of bonnets. They are still small, and close to the face ; without curtains, or with curtains about an inch in width. Dust-coloured crape mixed with velvet will be very fashionable this autumn. Almost all the bonnets are bouill3nnes from front to back In velvet it is really pretty, and not so heavy as might be imagined, Oae made in this manner was of black velvet, without any crown or curtain ; the front being very long, so as to form a crown, which was covered with flat black feathers. With drab feathers and black or Mexican blue velvet, elegant bonnets are made. Feathers will be the most fashionable trimming for the coming winter. For crape and tulle bonnets they have been replaced by flowers—peacocks' feathers alone having kept their stand during the summer, the others however making their appearance with velve', either for the bonnet itself, or as a trimming. A white crinoline bonnet, lined with green silk ; the in side of the front trimmed with a tuft of ivy -leaves, and the same trimming on the outside edge—a fringe of red berries falling from the edge, On the left side is placed a bouquet of ivy-leaves and red berries ; and the green strings are car ried across the bonnet, close by the crown, The curtain, which is very narrow, is of green silk, plaited in large plaits, and covered with tulle. Black lace bonnets are very fashionable this autumn. A very pretty one, lately worn by the Em press, was trimmed with a wreath of daisies round the front. The same style of bonnet may also be trimmed with a wreath of periwinkle. The front is very small ; soft crown, and no curtain. The strings, to match the colours of the flowers, are carried across tho bonnet, close to the crown. Another black tulle bonnet was trimmed with two roses, ono just above the bandeau and the other close to the ear. On this kind of bonnet roses of all colours may be worn, but pink or white roses are the best for black bonnets. Tulle bouillonne are also very pretty, trimmed with shaded grass, or a small bird or butterfly, or rose .buds; and they are even made without any trimming, and with tulle strings. There is a talk of doing away with strings altogether, and fastening the bonnets with pins ; but at present it is only talk. We scarcely think it is likely to be adopted—at any rate during the winter. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN, Sta,—My attention has been called to an advertisement announcing the immediate publication of a " Cruikahank's Comic Almanac) for 1865," and also to " Cruikshank's Il lustrated Edition of the Arabian Nights ," and as I have nothing whatever to do wish these publications, I shall esteem it a fav,,ur if you will allow me, through the me dium of your j rurnal, to inform the public that the said works are by my nephew, Mr Percy Cruikahank, and no by, sir, yours, &0., GEORGE CRIIIKSHANK. 263, Hampstead-road, Sept. 28. S FRAND THEATRE. The first novelty for the winter season was produced last evening, and bears the peculiar title of " Milky White"—the author, Mr H. T. Craven, sustained the principal character, and Mr Stoyle, an actoi from the provinces, made his bow before a London audience as a low comedian, The drama, we should think, had been written for production at the Olympic Theatre, had the late highly gifted Mr Robson survived to sustain the principal part, but the lamented death of that accomplished artiste has induced Mi. Craven to attempt a realisation of his own imagination. Milky White is the nick-name of a surly old dairyman, one Daniel White, whose character has only one redeeming point—a strong love for an only daughter. Daniel White is deaf, and a young veterinary surgeon, who is the accepted lover of this daughter, performs an operation on him which restores his hearing. The first use which he makes of this restored sense is to listen to a conversation between his daughter and his cow-boy—Dicky Duge—who has been rejected by the young lady as a lover, but takes into her confidence as a friend. The conversation takes a form which leads the old man to believe that they are in love with each other, and that they wish him dead for the sake of his money, and in his wrath he turns them out of the house. In the second act he s brought to a better state of feeling, chiefly by the ministrations of a genial widow, who pities his lonely condition ; he finds that his daughter has not given her heart to a lout, and that the old man whose death is looked forward to is one upon whose life the young doctor holds a policy of four thousand pounds. The conception of the part of Milky White by Mr Craven was excellent and highly artistic. The uncouth mind and awkward gait, unbridled passion and the defect of deafness in the early part of the play in voice and gesture, were all assumed with vivid reality ; but it must be admitted there was a want of that settled, stern determination which was so peculiarly singular in all the late Mr Robson's cres t one. Because Mr Craven did not, in ou r o pi n i on, qu it e realise the part, it must no t be imagined he failed; on the contrary, his embodiment was one worthy the highest com mendation. Mr Stoyle we heartily welcome to London. Ho sustained the part of the country lout, Dicky Dugs, in an admirable manner, and doubtless will be found a great acquisition to the effective company of the Strand Theatre Miss Ada Swanborough played Annie White with much taste and feeling; and the other parts in the drama were all excellently supported, The curtain fell amidst universal satisfaction, and " Milky White" must be pronounced a genuine success, FRENCH AND ENGLISH WORKMEN.—A crowded public meeting was held last night at St. Martin's Hall, for the purpose of receiving a deputation from Paris, who had brought over the reply of the French workmen to the address of the workingmen of London about three months since. The deputation consisted of M. Tolain, the working class candidate for Paris at the last election, M. Perrachon, and M. Limousin, with M. Le Luber, as inter preter. Professor Beesley, of University College, occupied the chair, and a large number of French, Italian, German, Polish, and Hungarian exiles were on the platform. The chairman said the meeting had originated from the depute- Von of French workmen who came to London in March last to attend the Polish meeting in St. James's•hall. Conse quent upon that deputation an address was sent by the working men of London tl their brethren in Paris, and the deputation now had brought a reply to that address. The document was then read. It advocated a closer communi cation between the people of all nations, and suggested the formation • of committees of workmen in all the capitals and principal cities of Europe, to arrange for a congress of working men to be held in the ensuing year.—Mr. Wheeler then moved a resolution, " That this meeting once more accept the said programme as the basis of an international association to uphold the interests Lt . industry." Mr. Doll 6econded the resolution, which was supported on the part of the German workmen by Mr. Eccarius, on the part of the Italian workmen by Mr. Wolff, and by M. Boquet for the French workmen. It was carried by acclamation. A committee of 21 was appointed, and the proceedings con cluded with a vote of thanks to the chairman, and three cheers for the people of France, Poland, Italy, liermany, and:Hungary. FATAL ACCIDENT ON TIIE MIDLAND RAILWAY —On Monday last an inquestwas held at the General Hospital, Nottingham, on the body of Isaac Newton, aged 43, whose death resulted from injuries received at the Mid land Railway Station. Police-constable Allport stated that when the accident occurred ho was at the Midland Station The deceased asked him which was the Mansfield train, and ho referred him to the railway officials. Deceased then bogan to abuse him, and, finding he was very fresh, he put him out of the station. Newton, however, shortly after • wards returned, and while crossing the line he was knocked down and run over by the Lincoln train. Ho was taken to the General Hospital, where he died on Sunday last. The jury returned a verdict of acoidental death, The Croquet Alphabet. (From London Society.) A was the Arena prepared for the fight, B the eight Balls that were painted so bright; C was the Croquet we all met to play, D the Division of sides for the day; E was the Enemy, showing great skill, F the four Friends, that were cleverer still ; G was the Grumbler, who always stuck fast, H was the Hoop that he could not get past ; I the Itl-will that he showed to his foes, J was the Jump when he hit his own toes; K was the Kick that he gave with great pain, L was the Luck that he sought for in vain; M was the Martyr sent off from the post, N was the Nuisance that bullied him most O was the Onslaught the enemy made, P was the Pluck that the others displayed ; Q was the Query, " Oh I what shall I do ?'' R the Reply, " Stay I'm coming to you ;" S was the Science we all meant to try, T the Temptation to spoon on the sly; U was the Umpire, who settled disputes, V the poor Vanquished, as solemn as mutes; W the Winners, who flourished their bats ; X the Xcitement and waving of hats; Y the loud Yells, both of joy and of sorrow, And Z was the Z'ist for a game on the morrow, Early the other morning a band of ruffians visited the house of a farmer, named M'Keon, at Adorn), in the county of Leitrim, ana having fired a volley outside, and one shot through the hall door, they smashed several windows. Having broken the door, about one half of the party rushed in. They were gallantly met by M'Keon and his son and servants, who quickly armed themselves with pitchforks and shovels. They were, however, overpowered, and had to retreat to a back room, where they were followed by their assailants. Young Macon, thus pressed, declared that the first man that would approach his life would be taken. This had no effect, and under the protection of a turf creel which the attacking party placed in front of them they entered the room. Young M'Keon was then struck down with a stone, which injured him severely. The ruffians did nit conceal the motives of the desperate attack, for one of them inquired " why did you take Donnelly's land ?" farm from which the latter was dispossessed, and it was recently taken by M'Keon. They then placed M'Keon on his knees, and swore him to give the farm up within a cer tain time.—Freeman's Journal. CONVICTION OF SIXTY TRADESMEN FOR FALSE "WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. —Yesterday a spec'a) session was held at the Court-house, Great Prescott-street, Whitechapel, to hear summonses taken out by Mr. Wright, the inspector, against sixty tradespeople for having in their possession weights and measures of an illegal standard. The fines averaged from 10s. to £3, and the parties carried on business in the districts of All Saints, Poplar, St, Matthew, Bethnal-green, Millwall, The whose of the fines were enforced. The Chairman was Mr. J. J. Tanner, ono of the county magistrates for the Tower hamlets, Wib: f if f 4. A i i v Cannt &gm: MeV HER MAJESTY. BALIkIORAL, Sept. 27. Her 111,jesty the Queen, aczompanied by Princess Helena and Prince Alfred, and attended by the Hon. Harriet Phipps, drove to Alt• na• Guithasacb , yesterday. Prince Humbert of Italy. His Royal Highness Prince Humbert was en gaged early yesterday in paying farewell visits prior to his departure for the Continent. His royal highness was accompanied by Count Maffei. Later in the afternoon the Prince took a drive with his Excellency the Italian Minister. Ia the evening the Marquis d'Azeglio gave a grand dinner—a fare well one—at the - Italian Legation in Grosvenor street. Covers were laid for 22. The company included all the members of the Legation and the Prince's suite. His Excellency the Marquis de Lavradio (the Portuguese Minister), the Marquis de Cadore (the French Charge d'Affaires), and many others, paid farewell visits to the prince 1 11 the course of yesterday. Foreign Courts. PARIS, Sept. 27. The Grand Duchess Maria of Russia, the Prim cess Surgius, and George de Leuchtenberg, Count Gregoire Strogonoff, and a numerous suite, hale arrived at the Hotel Westminster, from Torquay. Baron de Budberg, Ambassador of Russia, and Count de Goltz, Ambassador of Prussia, have re. , turned to Paris, and resumed the duties of their office. By imperial decision, Marshal Forey, who toms wands the Corps d'Arrnel at Lille, is appointed Chief of the 3i Corps at Nancy, vice Marshal do MacMahon, and is replaced by Genera] of Division Cousin de Montauban, Count de Palikao. General de Martinprey is appointed to the command of the sth military division at Metz, vice General Bour baki, who has received another pcst. The Ak,;.bar of Algiers states that Marshal de MacMahon, the governor-general, embarked on the 23d, on board the Eumenide, for Oran. Preparations are making for the arrival of her Majesty from Schwalbach ; the day at present announced is the 31 of October. Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to arrive at Sandeingham Ball on the 15th or 16th of the ensuing month, from their visit to Denmark and Sweden. The Duke of Somerset arrived at his official resi 4 denco at the Admiralty yesterday from Buistrodo Bucks. The Dake and Duchess of Sutherland are enter' taining a select circle at Dunrobin Castle, N.B. The Duchess (Dowager) of Sutherland has lag Stafford House, St. James's, for Castle Howard, 011 a visit to the Earl of Carlisle. It will afford his friends some pleasure to learn that the noble earl is in betta health. The Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury will leave the Right Hon. Benjamin and Mrs Disraeli's seat in Buckinghamshire today for Hatfield House, Herts. The Earl and Countess of Desart have left the Alexandra Hotel, Hyde-park-corner, for Redgrave Hall) Suffolk. The Earl of Listowel is still in Scotland on a tour of visits. The Countess of Lincoln gave birth to a son and heir yesterday afternoon at the fatally residence in Picca dilly. Up to a late hour last evening the countess and in fant were both progressing favourably. Viscount Dunlo left town a few days ago for Garbally, county Galway, to join the Earl and Countess of Clancarty and family. _ . Lord and Lady Proby have arrived on a visit to Viscount and Viscountess Castlerosse at Killarney House, county Kerry. THE NEW SHERlFFS.—Yesterday Mr Alderman Dakin and Mr Alderman Besley, the Sheriffs Elect for the city of London, were publicly sworn to the due exe cution of their office in Guildhall, and thenceforward as' sussed its duties and responsibilities. The Lord Mayer . and the retiring Sheriffs went in state, as usual on such occasions, from the Mansion-house to Guildhall to attend the ceremony. The Sheriffs Elect had previously enter tained the Aldermen, the Masters, and Wardens of the companies to which they respectively belong, and other of the civic dignitaries at breakfast at the Albion, in Alders gate-street. Thence they were escorted to Guildhall, shortly before 2 o'clock. The Lord Mayor and Aldermen, the Sheriffs Elect, the retiring Sheriffs, with tho Under' Sheriffs, and all the principal officers of the corporation , assembled first in the Aldermen's Chamber, and then went in procession to the great hall, preceded by the corporation Sword and Mace Bearers. There a small body of liverymen had assembled to witness the ceremony. The civic autho rities, all of whom wore their official robes, having taken the places assigned them on the hustings, the Town-clerk, Dir Woodthorpe, proceeded to administer the customary oath appertaining to the office to the new Sheriffs, This dons , Mr Nissen and Mr Cave, the retiring Sheriffs, duffed their violet gowns, and invested their successors with them and the insignia of office, ofLring them their congratulations BO they dick so. Alderman and Sheriff Dakin then presented as his Under Sheriff Mr Septimus Davidson, and Alderman and Sheriff Besley presented Mr Deputy do Jersey as WS Under Sheriff, With that the ceremony of swearing - in terminated, er d the new Sheriffs, with their Under Sheriff', received the congratulations of the Lord Mayor, the Alder' men present, and the officers of the Corporation. From the great hall they went to an adjoining apartment, where the past Sheriffs, according to custom, handed to their success sore in office the keys of the various city prisons, which they in turn presented to the respective governors, and with that the proceeding was complete. Formerly, on the evening on the day on which the Sheriffs were publicly inducted into office, the keepers of I‘L•wgate and the two Compters used to invite the Lord Mayor and Aldermen, the Recorder and Sheriffs, and the principal officers of the Corporation, to the London Coffeehouse to partake of sack and walnuts ; but the custom has fallen into disuse, and is now only remem' bered as a thing of the past. BURGLARY AT DONCASTER.—On Monday lost, at the Doncaster Borough police-court, before gr. Moore, the mayor, and Dr Seholfield, two men were brought up in custody from Huddersfield, named Geo. Harris and Geo. Perry, charged with committing a burglary at the house of Miss Drabwell, Christchurch-terrace, Doncaster, about Monday morning, the 12th inst. Miss Drabwell closed her house at the end of August, and went from home, in' tending to stay a month. Her niece visited the house once, and saw that all was right, but on the 20th the police r°' ceived information which led them to suspect that a burglar , ' had been committed. and Miss Drabwell was telegraphed for. She returned home on the following day, and a search mad ° disclosed the fact that a great number of articles had been carried off. The thieves appear to have deliberately broken into the house from the back,and then searched it, ransack' lag every drawer, cupboard, and bed in the house. Having secured their booty they went into the wine cellar, procured several bottles, regaled themselves with it, smoked cigargo and left with their booty and a bottle of brandy each. Their ill-gotten gain included silver spoons of various sizes and several silver articles, silver-plated tea and coffee pot, toast rack, spoons, cruet-stand, and candlesticks ; silk mantles cashmere shawls, about 30 yards of satin, &c. ; handker" chiefs, table-cloth, silk jackets, and a great number of other articles, as also several valuable seals, bracelets, &c. T he men took their booty to a lodging-house, and persuaded fl man to go to Sheffield with them, and making a tool of hio l in the sale they escaped apprehension at the time, but wer e afterwards apprehended. The prisoners, assisted by th is man, whose name is Chas. Walker, carried their plund er to a lodging-house in the heart of Sheffield, and the thre e then sallied forth to ascertain the most likely place to die' pose of their goods. Mr Cash's shop in Angel-street 1 0 9 selected, and Perry and Walker wont in, leaving Heals t° watch outside. Perry handed to Mr Cash two seals of valuable kind, upon each of which was a meet. Mr Co s : suspected from th:s that all was not right, and when Por i. " inquired whether ho purchased silver his suspicions we ll ; still further aroused. He told Perry to call with the 511 ' in the afternoon, and he would then purchase the sill and seals also. He communicated with the police, a% Detective officer Winn watched the prisoners. At 3 (fel° the prisoner and Walker made their appearance, but befer° they entered the shop Winn seized Walker, who had a VI, under his jacket, and the tuber two men escaped. Wa n ' explained to them the position in which he had been Pia cc do took Winn to the lodging-house, and the remainder of ti is property, made up in four large bundles, wss secured. 131 I were circulated detailing the property, and Miss Drabwec was thus enabled to identify it. Tho prisoners made t licl y escape to Huddersfield, where they perpetrated a bu r„a _ r and tell into the hands of the police. The Mayor cow s t witted both the prisoners to take their trial at the ne, Leeds assizes, and also thanked Mr Cash for the i nfortn a lion he so promptly gave to the police, and which lied ic to the detection of the prisoners. Walker was a dmitte d evidence, and subsequently bound over to appear at e), as a witness, and at the close of the inquiry wa s disollar from gust ody. bei ll :o A f i v .q o p ter G s o n : I re ICF 1.1 N—v revised ot , tar] borough t just O db) tb is 6,473, Last year it was only 5,4 34 . T here has been an increase of 1,039 in twelve mouth s. T r . e t;i3l ac 0•6